Cholesterol Drugs Don't Boost Cancer Risk, Study Says (Update1) Aug 21, 2008
Cholesterol Drugs Don't Boost Cancer Risk, Study Says (Update1) ... Aug. 20 (Bloomberg) -- Cholesterol-lowering drugs taken by millions of Americans don't raise the risk of cancer, according to a new report that calms fears raised by an earlier study from the same authors ... Researchers from the Tufts University School of Medicine triggered concern last year when they found cancer rates rose in tandem with lower cholesterol levels in patients taking the pills known as statins. (Bloomberg)
New Urine Test ID's Prostate Cancer Aug 21, 2008
Prostate Cancer Health Center ... Genetic Test Finds Prostate Cancer, but Can't Tell if It's Deadly By WebMD Health News Reviewed by ... Nov. 28, 2006 - A new urine test can tell prostate cancer from an enlarged prostate -- but can't tell whether the cancer is deadly. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Statins vs. Advanced Prostate Cancer Aug 21, 2008
Prostate Cancer Health Center ... Men Taking Cholesterol-Lowering Statin Drugs May Be Less Likely to Get Advanced Prostate Cancer By WebMD Health News Reviewed by ... In 1990, the men had never had cancer and were in their late 50s, on average. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Prostate Cancer Drugs May Pose Danger Aug 21, 2008
Drugs commonly used to treat prostate cancer may increase the risk of heart disease and diabetes, indicating the treatments should be used more judiciously, researchers reported yesterday. The findings apply to thousands of American men because prostate cancer is the second-most-common cancer in males (after skin cancer) and because the drugs have become standard therapy ... Prostate cancer strikes about 234,000 men each year in the United States and kills more than 27,000. (Yahoo News -- Prostate Cancer)
Across the area Aug 21, 2008
Cajun fundraiser will benefit cancer research. The American Cancer Society will add a touch of Cajun flavor to Savannah Rapids Pavilion on Friday at its annual fundraising event. (The Augusta Chronicle)
* World News Quick Take Aug 21, 2008
Actress Christina Applegate is cancer-free after a double mastectomy, she said on Tuesday in an interview on Good Morning America ... It did not spread X they got everything out, so Im definitely not going to die from breast cancer ... She opted to have both her breasts removed three weeks ago in an operation known as a prophylactic double mastectomy, and avoid chemotherapy even though cancerous lumps were only found in one breast. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Genentech mulls Roche offer as stock surges Aug 21, 2008
But some analysts said Roche, already Genentech's majority shareholder, has leverage to keep the price for the maker of the blockbuster cancer therapy Avastin and other cancer treatments from spiraling much higher ... Its top-selling cancer drug Avastin brought in $2 ... 3 billion in sales in 2007, a number analysts expect to see go higher following Avastin's surprise approval in April as a treatment for breast cancer. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Bristol offers to buy ImClone for $60 a share Aug 21, 2008
2 billion in a deal to strengthen its grip on the fast-growing Erbitux cancer drug ... Sanford Bernstein analyst Tim Anderson said that buying ImClone would make Bristol "a more 'sellable' company itself by making Bristol a more robust cancer company." ... Bristol co-promotes Erbitux, which is approved for colorectal and head and neck cancer, in the United States, and Canada, while a recent approval for the drug in Japan and new lung cancer data are expected to drive sales. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
ImClone hints at dim view of Bristol-Myers offer Aug 21, 2008
NEW YORK - ImClone Systems Inc.'s board of directors said Monday cancer drug partner Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.'s $4 ... The New York-based companies are partners on the colon- and head-and-neck-cancer treatment Erbitux ... They are also currently developing the drug as a lung cancer therapy. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Bristol-Myers seeks to buy remainder of ImClone Aug 21, 2008
ImClone, a biopharmaceutical company specializing in cancer drugs, did not immediately respond to the offer ... The two companies have had relationship for nearly seven years and Bristol-Myers has exclusive, long-term marketing rights to ImClone's blockbuster cancer treatment Erbitux in the United States ... 7 billion dollars to acquire the remaining shares in Genentech, a biotech pioneer also specializing in cancer treatments. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Questions remain about tainted water Aug 21, 2008
According to the EPA, DBCP is known to cause reproductive difficulties and an increased risk of cancer at a MCL higher than recommended. DCP is also known to cause an increased cause of cancer if consumed with a higher MCL than deemed safe. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Public meeting to address test results Thursday Aug 21, 2008
The Department of Health and Senior Services is also involved in a cancer inquiry from the Cameron area; however, data is still being gathered regarding cancer cases in the area. Results of that study are still being analyzed, and another public meeting will be scheduled to present the cancer inquiry results. (Cameron Observer, MO)
Spa goes the extra mile Aug 21, 2008
Marketing effort goes extra mile for cancer patients - San Antonio Business Journal ... Marketing effort goes extra mile for cancer patients ... Co-owners Kevin LaRue and sister, Brooke LaRue Miceli, have had tremendous success with the spa, but a chance encounter with a patient undergoing cancer treatment took their marketing efforts in a completely unplanned direction, with some life-changing results. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Granite Countertops Not Deadly Aug 21, 2008
Think twice about ripping out that granite countertop because you think it'll give you cancer ... An inspection of the kitchen revealed elevated levels of radon, a radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer. (RealtyTimes)
Cervical cancer shot not always cost-effective Aug 21, 2008
ATLANTA, Georgia (AP) -- An expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer makes sense for young teens when it comes to cost-effectiveness, but not for women in their 20s, contends a new report. Health officials recommended the cervical cancer vaccine for girls at age 11 or 12, but older women can get it too ... It targets the two types of HPV, or human papillomavirus, believed to be responsible for about 70 percent of cervical cancer cases, and two other types that cause most genital... (CNN)
More Than 10 Percent Of Older Americans Suffer Mistreatment, Study Finds Aug 21, 2008
(May 21, 2002) African-American patients with advanced prostate cancer survived slightly longer than white patients, according to a multi-institutional study led by Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers. The. (Science Daily)
Obesity Raises Risks Of Serious Digestive Health Concerns: Incidence Of GERD, Colorectal Cancer Increase With Body Mass Aug 21, 2008
Several scientific studies in the August issue of The American Journal of Gastroenterology examine the association between obesity and the risk of colorectal cancer and gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD. ... Patients who had a family history of colorectal cancer, colorectal polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, colorectal surgery or who took NSAIDS were excluded from the study ... 15, 2007) A study of women's risk of colorectal cancer found obesity is the strongest risk factor for... (Science Daily)
Obese Prostate Cancer Patients May Benefit More From Brachytherapy Aug 21, 2008
20, 2008) Brachytherapy, also called seed implants, may be a more beneficial treatment than surgery or external beam radiation therapy for overweight or obese prostate cancer patients, according to a study published in the August issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics, the official journal of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology ... Brachytherapy may be the preferable treatment for obese men with early-stage prostate cancer, Anthony... (Science Daily)
New 'Catch-and-tell' Molecules Send Out Light Signals When They Catch Chemicals In Blood Aug 21, 2008
(May 16, 2008) The earliest event in the development of sun-induced skin cancer may have been identified. Researchers found that the point of entry for skin cancer in response to sun exposure is in receptor ... 16, 2007) Researchers are investigating a remarkable use of nanotechnology that might change the way doctors monitor patients for cancer-indicating biomarkers. (Science Daily)
Stem Cell Indicator For Bowel Cancer Should Lead To Better Survival Rates Aug 21, 2008
20, 2008) Stem cell scientists have developed a more accurate way of identifying aggressive forms of bowel cancer, which should eventually lead to better treatment and survival rates. Bowel cancer is the third most common cancer in the UK. ... The UK-led team, headed by scientists from Durham University and the North East England Stem Cell Institute (NESCI), studied tissue samples from 700 colorectal (bowel) cancer patients and tracked their progress. (Science Daily)
Goody back home for cancer tests Aug 21, 2008
TV star Jade Goody looked visibly upset as she arrived back in the UK after being diagnosed with cervical cancer ... Machine 'sniffs out skin cancer. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Carey leads cancer charity song Aug 21, 2008
Stand Up To Cancer encourages celebrities to help fight cancer ... Profits from Just Stand Up, which also features Natasha Bedingfield and Rihanna, will go to cancer research ... All 15 stars will perform the song live on the Stand Up To Cancer US television special on 5 September. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 21, 2008
Since 1996, the number of cases of melanoma a treatable, but potentially deadly form of skin cancer has been steadily increasing in Oregon. Melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer, because of its tendency to spread to other organs. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Aug 21, 2008
A cancer survivor, Gray also does a lot of walking during the American Cancer Society s annual Relay for Life in Lebanon. Any time you walk, you re increasing your lung capacity, she said. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Women’s symptoms of a heart attack often subtle Aug 21, 2008
Over 60 percent of women believe their biggest health threat is breast cancer, but heart disease kills six times as many women as breast cancer. Some risk factors are different for women than for men. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
States push laws to require paid sick days Aug 21, 2008
No. 7-10: Good news on breast cancer, bad on women's self-esteem. By Stephen Singer, AP Business Writer HARTFORD, Conn. (USA Today -- Jobs)
Snoqualmie trio tackles triathlon Aug 21, 2008
Research has focused on finding causes and cures for a host of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. Snoqualmie Valley Record 2008. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)
Lt. Gov. Knoll battling cancer Aug 21, 2008
HARRISBURG -- Lt. Gov. Catherine Baker Knoll says she hasn't missed a session of the state Senate since she took office in January 2003, and she's not going to let a cancer diagnosis mar her perfect record. Mrs. Knoll, 77, a McKees Rocks native and lifelong Democratic Party activist, released a letter last night saying she's getting treatments for a form of cancer she called neuroendocrine illness ... "Let me make it clear: I am being treated for cancer," she said in a letter addressed to... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Summer fun relies on staying safe Aug 21, 2008
Since 1996, the number of cases of melanoma a treatable, but potentially deadly form of skin cancer has been steadily increasing in Oregon. Melanoma is one of the most deadly forms of skin cancer, because of its tendency to spread to other organs. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Women’s symptoms of a heart attack often subtle Aug 21, 2008
Over 60 percent of women believe their biggest health threat is breast cancer, but heart disease kills six times as many women as breast cancer. Some risk factors are different for women than for men. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Aug 21, 2008
A cancer survivor, Gray also does a lot of walking during the American Cancer Society s annual Relay for Life in Lebanon. Any time you walk, you re increasing your lung capacity, she said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
It's all about the pizza for the Berrett family Aug 21, 2008
In 2002, Scott was diagnosed with cancer, which affects bone marrow ... He is just happy and thankful for the six years that he has survived cancer. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Genentechs Avastin may not show therapeutic benefit in C-08 trial for adjuvant colorectal cancer Aug 21, 2008
FT.com / Mergermarket - Genentechs Avastin may not show therapeutic benefit in C-08 trial for adjuvant colorectal cancer ... Genentechs Avastin may not show therapeutic benefit in C-08 trial for adjuvant colorectal cancer ... Genentechs Avastin is unlikely to show therapeutic benefit in the current C-08 trial for adjuvant colorectal cancer, physicians said. (FT.com -- Markets)
Gardasil less effective for women in 20s Aug 21, 2008
Cervical cancer shots less cost-effective with age ... ATLANTA (AP) -- An expensive vaccine aimed at preventing cervical cancer makes sense for young teens when it comes to cost-effectiveness, but not for women in their 20s, contends a new report ... It targets the two types of HPV, or human papillomavirus, believed to be responsible for about 70 percent of cervical cancer cases, and two other types that cause most genital warts. (The Palm Beach Post)
New prostate cancer radiation treatment increases accuracy Aug 21, 2008
MASON CITY Calypso, a new advanced prostate cancer treatment, is now available at the Mercy Cancer Center in Mason City, officials of Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa announced. The Mercy Cancer Center is the only cancer facility in Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas to offer the Calypso 4D Localization System, the hospital reported ... The Calypso System expands our treatment options for prostate cancer patients. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
North Sea pipeline leak lifts gas price as fears rise over supplies Aug 21, 2008
33,000 Macmillan Cancer Support Central/South West. 50k NHS Nationwide. (Times Online)
N.C. Patient Dies While Staff Plays Cards Aug 21, 2008
Explore health issues including AIDS, cancer and antibiotics. News Tools. (CBS News -- US)
Healthful Hints: Research shows gastric bypass surgery can help save lives Aug 21, 2008
The most common causes of death were heart attack (with surgery 13, control group 25) and cancer (29 with surgery, 47 control group) ... It was down 56 percent for coronary artery/heart attack disease, 92 percent for diabetes, and 60 percent for cancer. (Winona Daily News, MN)
NPR cancer commentator Sievers dies at 53 Aug 21, 2008
Sievers diagnosed with colon cancer in 2001; brain tumor, lung cancer in 2005 ... WASHINGTON (AP) -- Leroy Sievers, a National Public Radio commentator who turned his battle with cancer into a popular and touching radio and online series, has died from his disease ... He was first diagnosed with colon cancer in 2001. (CNN -- Health)
Football union chief Gene Upshaw dies at 63 Aug 21, 2008
The former offensive lineman had been fighting pancreatic cancer. He was 63. (Sioux City Journal)
Obesity 'affects prostate risk' Aug 21, 2008
Prostate cancer is a major killer. Obese people may be less likely to develop prostate cancer but more likely to die of the disease, a study says ... Researchers found the cancer was much less likely to develop in people who are insulin resistant - a pre-diabetes condition linked to obesity. (Yahoo News -- Obesity)
In Cancer Therapy, There Is a Time to Treat and a Time to Let Go Aug 21, 2008
Thirty years ago Forbes Hill of Brooklyn learned he had prostate cancer ... Then in 1990 his PSA count, a measure of cancer activity, began to rise, and he had radiation therapy ... Three years ago, with his PSA level going through the roof, he learned that the cancer had spread to his bones and liver. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Osteo Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo Aug 21, 2008
THURSDAY, Aug. 21 (HealthDay News) -- The osteoporosis drug Zometa (zoledronic acid) prevented bone loss at 12 months in premenopausal women undergoing chemotherapy after they had surgery for early stage breast cancer, a new study found. The multicenter, phase III study is the first to evaluate the use of zoledronic acid in premenopausal breast cancer patients ... "Our study confirms that women experience significant bone loss due to cancer treatments and that zoledronic acid can prevent this... (Health-Finder)
Skin Cancer Carries Its Own Scent Aug 21, 2008
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 20 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have identified an "odor profile" for skin cancer, with an eye toward developing a fast, simple and noninvasive test to diagnose the most common form of skin cancer in the United States. "We found that the odor profile coming from the skin of skin cancer patients was markedly different than that coming from healthy skin," noted study author Michelle Gallagher, who conducted her research while a postdoctoral fellow at the Monell Chemical Senses... (Health-Finder)
U.S. chemists synthesize promising anti-cancer product Aug 21, 2008
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Duke University announced on Wednesday that its chemists have patented an efficient technique for synthesizing a marine algae extract in sufficient quantities to now test its ability to inhibit the growth of cancerous cells. The researchers also deduced that this molecule, called largazole, acts on cells through the same chemical mechanism as other anti-cancer compounds on the market or in clinical trials ... Guided by evidence of therapeutic benefits from... (Xinhuanet, China)
Q&A on HPV vaccine risks Aug 21, 2008
No. 7-10: Good news on breast cancer, bad on women's self-esteem ... 100% of cervical cancers ... 40% of vulvar and vaginal cancers. (USA Today)
On the road to raising Macmillan funds Aug 21, 2008
MACMILLAN Cancer support hopes to stage the Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning on Friday, September 26. bypass break: (from left) Stephen Greenhalgh, Mike Ryding (Morrison), Francis Borg (Capita Symonds), Mal Sinfield (Highways Agency), Barbara Sharpe and Sue Mcdonald (Macmillan Cancer Support) and Mike Briggs (Capita Symonds) ... 5 million for people whose lives are affected by cancer. (Whitehaven News)
Angioplasty Through Wrist May Be Safer Aug 21, 2008
Harmless mole or deadly skin cancer. Find out how to tell the difference, and see all the risks and signs of skin cancer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Some Pills Weaker When Taken With Juice Aug 21, 2008
A news release on the work said that drugs for conditions such as heart disease and cancer -- as well as anti-rejection drugs after organ transplants -- can be affected ... Harmless mole or deadly skin cancer ... Find out how to tell the difference, and see all the risks and signs of skin cancer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Bigger Belly May Up Smokers' Lung Cancer Risk Aug 21, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Smokers who carry more weight around their waistlines may be at greater risk of lung cancer, according to a new study. The finding, along with the fact that lung cancer risk is actually higher among leaner smokers, provides "intriguing" evidence that how a smoker stores fat could play a role in his or her likelihood of developing lung cancer, Dr. Geoffrey C. Kabat of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, told Reuters Health ... Several... (MEDLINEplus)
Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery Aug 21, 2008
TUESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- A new imaging system that highlights cancerous tissue makes it easier for surgeons to detect and remove tumors without harming surrounding healthy tissue, according to U.S. researchers. The fluorescence-assisted resection and exploration (FLARE) system --which consists of a near-infrared (NIR) imaging system, a video monitor and a computer -- shows particular promise for improving surgery for breast, prostate and lung cancers ... In advanced stages, the... (MEDLINEplus)
Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment Aug 21, 2008
TUESDAY, Aug. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Zoledronic acid prevents bone loss in breast cancer patients undergoing endocrine therapy and improves bone mineral density after treatment, according to an Austrian study. Adjuvant endocrine therapy is widely used in patients with endocrine-responsive early breast cancer, but the treatment causes bone loss in premenopausal women ... This study by Michael Gnant of the Medical University of Vienna, General Hospital Vienna, and colleagues included 404... (MEDLINEplus)
Lung cancer vaccine shows promise Aug 21, 2008
Lung cancer vaccine shows great promise ... Oncologist Lyudmila Bazhenova has a new weapon in her arsenal to help late-stage lung cancer patients fight for survival: an experimental cancer vaccine called Lucanix, developed in San Diego by privately held NovaRx ... EDUARDO CONTRERAS / Union-Tribune Jason Fuentes removed the Lucanix cancer vaccine from liquid nitrogen-filled storage containers at NovaRx in San Diego on Tuesday. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine in Males Aug 21, 2008
The vaccine helps prevent cervical cancer, precancerous genital lesions, and genital warts. Trials of the vaccine in males are currently under way. (New England Journal of Medicine)
You Down With GOP? Confessions of a Hip-Hop Republican. Aug 21, 2008
STAND UP TO CANCER and AGAINST STRESS. Blog Roll. (Slate)
Researchers discover how rheumatoid arthritis causes bone loss Aug 21, 2008
Bolstering the importance of the current paper is the fact that TNF alpha promotes the destruction of some types of cancer cells. While toxic when administered systemically, it has found a niche in preventing the spread of skin cancer, where it can be injected directly into a tumor. (EurekAlert!)
Illegal medicines swamp SA market Aug 21, 2008
Its website said the sellers claimed many of these products cured diseases such as cancer, tuberculosis and HIV/Aids ... Certain medicines claimed to cure everything from cancer and HIV and Aids to arthritis, rheumatism, high blood pressure, urinary tract infections, thrush, eczema and acne. (Business Report, South Africa)
Does Cervical Cancer Vaccine Work? Aug 21, 2008
She plans to give the shot to her 6-year-old in a few years, to protect her against cervical cancer. A medical journal questions if the HPV vaccine effectively prevents cancer ... Merck, the maker of the vaccine, launched a massive and carefully targeted marketing campaign, where young women stand before the camera and declare with confidence, "I could be one less," woman to die of cervical cancer. (ABC News)
Statins Don't Cause Cancer Aug 21, 2008
com Statins Donause Cancer ... Statins Donause Cancer ... The cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins neither cause cancer nor prevent it, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. (Newsmax)
Scent of Skin Cancer Identified Aug 21, 2008
According to new research from the Monell Center, odors from skin can be used to identify basal cell carcinoma, the most common form of skin cancer. The findings, presented at the 236th meeting of the American Chemical Society, may open doors to development of new methods to detect basal cell carcinoma and other forms of skin cancer ... "Our findings may someday allow doctors to screen for and diagnose skin cancers at very early stages," said Michelle Gallagher, PhD.. (Newsmax)
Mouse cloned to cure Parkinson's Aug 21, 2008
The team, from the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York, is not the first to use embryonic stem cells to treat Parkinsonism in mice, but they are the first to use cells which were cloned from the "patient" ... Dr Lorenz Studer, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. (Yahoo News -- Parkinson's Disease)
Christina Applegate: I'm '100 percent clear' Aug 21, 2008
Applegate says she was "so mad" when told she had breast cancer ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Christina Applegate is taking the long view of her battle with breast cancer -- the really long view ... Christina Applegate says her doctors "got everything out" during her breast cancer treatment. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Applegate calls double mastectomy 'tough' choice Aug 21, 2008
NEW YORK Christina Applegate is taking the long view of her battle with breast cancer the really long view ... She said she is now cancer-free ... Her mother battled breast cancer, and she tested positive for the BRCA1 gene mutation linked to breast and ovarian cancer. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
$4m breast cancer screening clinic plan Aug 20, 2008
20/08/2008 11:11:00 AM Health minister Jim McGinty paid a surprise visit to Bunbury yesterday morning to announce plans for a $4 million breast cancer screening and assessment clinic ... Local breast surgeon Neill Kling said it would make the experience a bit less traumatic for women battling breast cancer as it would remove repeat trips to Perth. (Bunbury Mail)
Health Care Ads Go Retro, With A Twist Aug 20, 2008
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